SG101 Quizzes Flashcards
How does smoking affect the liver?
Increases hepatic enzyme activity
What is the difference between additive and synergistic?
Additive: 2 drugs with similar actions increasing the effects
Synergistic: 2 different drugs potentiating different effects
Why should statin drugs be takin with food?
To increase absorption
Hair loss and peeling of skin is indicative of too much of what vitamin?
Vitamin A
What foods would be high in zinc?
Animal products such as meat & eggs
What mineral is thought to help control blood sugar levels for type II diabetes?
Chromium
What product would help increase iron absorption?
Orange juice
What is an acceptable residual amount in a gastrostomy tube following a feeding?
50-100ml
Pumpkin is a great source of which vitamin?
Vitamin A
What is a “low residue” diet?
Easily digested and absorbed and minimizes bulk.
All eggs, except fried, are low residue.
What is the most common contributing factor to obesity?
Excessive caloric intake.
What is serum transferrin?
A marker for protein status
Total cholesterol levels should be below ?
200
Potatoes are an excellent source of which vitamin?
Vitamin C
How do antacids affect medications?
They can slow or block drug absorption
Give 2 examples of complete proteins?
Eggs, meat
Food pyramid daily recommended servings of:
Veggies:
Fruit:
Grains:
Veggies: 3-5
Fruit: 2-4
Grains: 2-4
It is important for school age children to maintain adequate amounts of?
Protein, vitamin A, vitamin C
Which of the following is included in a full liquid diet:
Custard or fresh fruit?
Custard
Following initial X-ray verification, what is the most accurate way to check NG tube placement?
Measure PH of secretions
At what age does infant birth weight typically double?
Triple?
Doubles at 4-5 months
Triples at 1 year
Judaism prohibits mixing which 2 things together?
Milk/dairy with meat
List 4 things that proteins are important regarding the body?
T-cell production
Managing bleeding
Maintaining blood pressure
Transporting drugs systemically
Define “moderate” alcohol consumption
1 drink/day for women
2 drinks/day for men
Pre-albumin level below ? Indicates need for nutritional intervention?
11